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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.62, 271.10 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.62, 271.10 and 99.35 is: 149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.62 : 271.10 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.62/271.10 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.62x = 271.10 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.62x = 26,933.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,933.79/180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.12

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